My vet doesn't recommend it for use in bitches to be bred because it can damage <growing> joints and because of the fact it stays in momma's system for so long...considering the number of people that use it prophylacticaly in bitches to be bred, it sorta' makes you go "hmmmmmmm" no?????? (Don't take my word for it, google it and you'll find product warnings for delayed ossification and smaller litter sizes dogs and cats at less than 2x the recommended dosage and they way folks use it like chicklets...well, I'll pass.) Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 9/15/2008 5:38:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: Hiya - Considering the suspect damage Baytril does to joints in growing puppies, it is NOT recommended for nursing puppies. You aren't supposed to use it on dogs, under a year of age, I think... Jess M.Paisley Dals (www.paisleydals.com)& The Shepherd Girls (Simmie, CGC, TDI, TC, HIC & Pepper, HIC)Member of: DCA, GSDCA & GTCDC **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================